Shyheim Small
Xenia,OH
Summary
Basketball operations and scouting professional with a Master’s in Sport Administration and experience across collegiate basketball, grassroots circuits, and elite youth basketball events. Skilled in film breakdown, player evaluation, scouting reports, and basketball analytics to support coaching staffs and player development. Passionate about leveraging research and analytics to support athletes and improve performance within professional basketball environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted with player development sessions and on-court skill training.
- Conducted film breakdown and opponent scouting preparation.
- Helped coordinate team practices and operational logistics.
- Supported recruiting evaluations and player assessments.
- Assist coaches with due diligence all administration tasks that they oversee—team travel, gear, scheduling, academics, etc.
- Coordinate & oversee organization of staff recruiting efforts.
- Assists in recruitment of athletes who have demonstrated academic and athletic ability per NCAA rules.
Assistant Coach
Jones College
Ellisville, MS
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted with player development sessions and on-court skill training.
- Conducted film breakdown and opponent scouting preparation.
- Helped coordinate team practices and operational logistics.
- Supported recruiting evaluations and player assessments.
Video Coordinator
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed game and practice film including breakdown, tagging, and video analysis.
- Assisted coaching staff with opponent scouting reports and player tendency analysis.
- Coordinated film review sessions to support player development and game preparation.
- Supported daily basketball operations and practice logistics.
Graduate Assistant
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Coordinate all video filming and editing for practices and competitions
- Edits and provides scout tape to coaching staff
- Breaks down the video with game cutups, offense/defense scouting, and scouting reports
- Responsible for all video equipment, transport and set-up at games and practices
- Travels with team to all away from home events
- Coordinated all film exchanges with opponents
Event Operations Associate
Playbook Group - Nike EYBL
Various Locations
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted with operations for elite grassroots basketball tournaments.
- Coordinated team logistics, scheduling, and event flow.
- Supported tournament management for nationally ranked youth basketball programs.
Basketball Scout
Puma Circuit
Various Locations
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Evaluated high-level grassroots prospects across regional tournaments.
- Produced player scouting notes and performance evaluations.
- Identified emerging talent and player strengths for recruiting insights.
Education
Master of Science -
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05-2024
Bachelor of Science -
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC12-2020
Skills
- Film Breakdown & Video Editing
- Player Evaluation & Talent Identification
- Basketball Analytics & Statistical Analysis
- Opponent Scouting Reports
- Player Development Strategy
- Recruiting Evaluation
- Basketball Research
- Game & Practice Operations
Timeline
Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
Central State University
04.2025 - Current
Assistant Coach
Jones College
08.2024 - 03.2025
Basketball Scout
Puma Circuit
03.2024 - 08.2025
Video Coordinator
Northern Kentucky University
08.2023 - 06.2024
Graduate Assistant
Northern Kentucky University
08.2023 - 04.2024
Event Operations Associate
Playbook Group - Nike EYBL
03.2023 - 08.2024
Master of Science -
North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Science -
North Carolina A&T State University